The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is more suited for intensive gaming and demanding tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. This performance comes with a steeper price, a heavier build, and a slightly lower battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a balance between performance and portability at a more affordable price, making it a good choice for general use and some light gaming. While it has a higher-resolution display, its performance isn't on par with the ASUS for more resource-intensive applications. The Lenovo's battery life is slightly less, but it is lighter and has a better portability score, which could be significant if you're always on the move. Both have good overall build quality, heat management, and displays, but the ASUS stands out for better performance in demanding applications, while the Lenovo offers a more portable and cost-effective option for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because of its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher 144 Hz screen refresh rate, compared to the IdeaPad's Nvidia RTX 3050 and its 120 Hz refresh rate. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the ASUS are particularly beneficial for graphically intensive tasks and a smoother visual experience in fast-moving games.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU combination which is critical for demanding engineering and design tasks, while both laptops have equivalent RAM crucial for multitasking. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a higher resolution screen for sharper images but is lighter, making it more portable than the ASUS, and has a higher-quality keyboard which can be an advantage during long work sessions.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both offer screens with suitable resolution and brightness for general tasks, making them good for everyday use like browsing or office work. For engineering and design, both laptops provide adequate color accuracy to allow for precise work on projects that require attention to color detail. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals look less smooth compared to displays designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,059
$1,162
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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